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Friday, December 28, 2012

LASD
- Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Community: Altadena Sheriff Station
Community Message

Captain John Benedict and the men and women of the
Altadena Sheriff Station wish you a safe and prosperous 2013!

New Year’s Eve is upon us and celebrating the arrival of the New Year
with gunfire within Los Angeles County is unacceptable and will not be
tolerated. This is an extremely dangerous practice. As a reminder,
deputies from Altadena Sheriff’s Station, in an effort to stop and reduce
these types of incidents will be enforcing Penal Code section 246.3 in
addition to their regular policing duties.

Penal Code section 246.3 specifically prohibits the discharging of a
firearm. The section additionally states that anyone arrested in
violation of this law will have their firearm confiscated and be charged
with a Felony.

This information is to serve as a reminder, and to help reduce incidents
of indiscriminate gunfire. Additionally, should a shooting occur, members
of the community are encouraged to call 9-1-1.
Please help us in keeping the community of Altadena safe.

Los Angeles: Every year, a significant number of people throughout the
City and County of Los Angeles engage in the extremely dangerous practice
of discharging firearms into the air to celebrate the arrival of the New
Year. In an effort to educate and warn the public of the problem, the Los
Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s
Department (LASD), Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, District Attorney’s
Office, City Attorney’s Office and County Board of Supervisors have
embarked upon an awareness campaign. This campaign is designed to help
reduce incidents of indiscriminate gunfire that, while on the decline,
has continued to be a deadly tradition in our County and in our City.

The Gunfire Reduction Campaign aims to advise the community that
celebrating the New Year with gunfire will not be tolerated in the County
and City of Los Angeles.

Today, LAPD Chief Charlie Beck and LASD Sheriff Lee Baca held a news
conference to publicize their concern about holiday-related celebratory
gunfire. To make a significant impact on this problem, thousands of
“Don’t Shoot” flyers and posters have been printed and distributed to the
community. It is the hope of both agencies that with the partnership of
the media and the distribution of “Don’t Shoot” flyers, the public will
be informed regarding the dangers and dire consequences of this
irresponsible act.

In addition to the Gunfire Reduction Campaign, a technological tool
called the Shotspotter is assisting Deputies in the field with locating
people who fire guns. This piece of advanced technology is deployed in
the Century Station areas and can pinpoint gunfire within a few feet of
where the shots were fired. “This is beneficial because it can tell the
Deputies where the suspect struck Brian in the head, killing him.
“Shooting guns in the air is dangerous and illegal. If you are caught
shooting a gun in the air you will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of
the law”, said Chief Charlie Beck.

The public is also reminded that toy replica guns that resemble real
weapons are also a concern for law enforcement officers and that playing
with replica guns is strongly discouraged. “For too long, dangerous
weapons have contributed to countless unnecessary tragedies and deaths
across the country,” Mayor Villaraigosa said.

Together, the proud men and women of LAPD and LASD ask the public to STOP
the senseless act of firing weapons into the air and CELEBRATE SAFELY.

LASD - Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Altadena deputies continued to search for a gunman suspected of firing three rounds at the vehicle of an off-duty deputy in Altadena.

The shooting occurred near Harriet Street and Lincoln Avenue at about 3:40 a.m. Saturday.

The deputy was traveling in his personal vehicle with his brother in the passenger seat when a vehicle pulled alongside his and fired several rounds from a handgun.

The suspect vehicle — described as a dark-colored Lexus sedan — sped off.

Neither the deputy nor his brother were injured.

The Altadena Station is seeking the publics help in locating the vehicle involved or the persons responsibile, call 626-798-1131.

Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting Altadena Sheriff’s Station ay 626-798-1131. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call "LA Crime Stoppers" by dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org/

If you see any suspicious activity either close to your home, or while you are out in the Altadena Area, call the Altadena Sheriff’s

Friday, December 21, 2012

LASD
- HQ Newsroom (SHB), Los Angeles County Sheriff

Advisory: Long LIST of DUI CHECKPOINTS
in Los Angeles County. Drive Sober. The Life You Save May Be Your Own or
a Child - LASD

Winter Holiday AVOID DUI Campaign – FRIDAY Update 4

The Winter Holiday Anti-DUI crackdown has resulted in a significant
number of DUI arrests from local routine traffic enforcement and special
Avoid the 100 (law enforcement agencies) deployments during the first
week of the campaign in Los Angeles County.

From 12:01 AM Friday December 14, 2012 through midnight Thursday December
20, 2012 officers representing 100 county law enforcement agencies have
arrested 621 individuals for driving under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.

In 2011, 894 DUI arrests occurred during the same seven (7) day time
period. (**NOTE: These numbers are only provisional with some agencies
yet to report**)

For the final days of the campaign, the following local DUI activities
will be deployed:

The CHP will be deploying all available officers during their Maximum
Enforcement Period this holiday weekend; Friday 6 PM through midnight
Monday.

All regularly scheduled traffic and patrol officers will focus efforts at
stopping and arresting DUI drivers during their normal shifts. Multiple
DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoints, Multi Agency DUI Task Force operations
and local Roving DUI patrols are all part of this region-wide crackdown
during the 19 day Winter Holiday Campaign.

Police, Sheriff and the CHP encourage all motorists to help make your
community safer: Report Drunk Drivers – Call 911! Funding for this
program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic
Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. DUI
arrest data collection will continue through New Year’s Weekend, midnight
Sunday, January 1, 2013 and be released to the media each day.

Partner to prevent or report crime by contacting your local Sheriff’s
station. Or if you wish to remain Anonymous, call “LA Crime Stoppers” by
dialing 800-222-TIPS (8477), texting the letters TIPLA plus your tip to
CRIMES (274637), or using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org

LASD - Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Yesterday the Altadena Sheriff Station had a surprise visit from the staff & students with disabilities at Focus Point Academy!

Focus Point, located in Altadena, offers a small, highly structured special educational program that incorporates daily supportive counseling and specially designed academic instruction for students diagnosed with emotional disturbances and specific learning disabilities.

The Focus Point staff thought his year they would return the favor of the Altadena community's generous giving to the students and bring holiday gifts for needy families to the Altadena Sheriff's Station Food & Toy Drive. Pictured are the students with Stephanie Cosey (Teacher), Equila Brown,(Intsructional Aide), Melanie Hackman (Instructional Aide), with LASD Captain John Benedict, Lieutenant Duane Allen, Sergeant Matt Bossier, Deputy Fajardo, Field Operations Region I Chief Anthony La Berge, Commander Ray Leyva and Commander Buddy Goldman.

Tuesday, December 11, 2012

LASD
- Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Community: Altadena Sheriff's Crime
Blotter

Monday, December 3rd
9:20 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the 700-blk of E. Sacramento
St. Loss: black ’95 Nissan Altima. ***Vehicle was recovered on 12/4 in
Pasadena, approx. 3 miles southwest of the stolen location***

Tuesday, December 4th
Between 8:00 AM (11-27-12) and 8:00 AM – A residential burglary occurred
in the 2100-blk of N. Grand Oaks Av. Suspect(s) entered the location by
shattering the rear window. Residence ransacked. Loss: unknown at this
time.

Thursday, December 6th
8:56 AM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the area of Harriet
St. & Casitas Ave. The victim stated he was driving westbound on
Harriet St. when a dark blue Nissan Cube; occupied w/a male, Black,
stopped in front of his vehicle and began shooting several rounds at his
vehicle. No injuries, victim uncooperative. ***On-going investigation***

Thursday, December 6, 2012

LASD
- Altadena Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff

Community: Altadena Sheriff Crime
Blotter

Tuesday, November 27th

Between 8:00 AM and 3:30 PM – A residential burglary occurred in the
1100-blk of New York Dr. Suspect(s) entered the residence by kicking in
the front door and shattering the front window. Loss: platinum wedding
band, gold wedding band.

Between 8:00 PM and 10:55 AM (Wednesday) – A residential burglary
occurred in the 2500-blk of N. El Sol Av. Suspect(s) entered the
residence via unknown means. The vict believes a prior tenant may be the
suspect. Loss: CD’s.

Wednesday, November 28th

Between 5:00 PM and 7:30 PM – A grand theft from an unlocked vehicle
occurred in the 600-blk of Alameda St. Loss: black briefcase containing
personal documents, silver laptop, silver iPad, silver iTouch. ***black
briefcase was recovered in the area of Hill Ave. and New York Dr. ***

Thursday, November 29th

Between 11:03 AM and 11:45 AM – A petty theft of a delivered package
occurred in the 200-blk of E. Altadena Dr. Loss: miscellaneous archery
equipment.

11:16 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 400-blk of E.
Woodbury Rd. Deputies responded to the area regarding shots fired. Upon
arrival, several witnesses advised that (3) vehicles were seen fleeing
the area. A short time later, deputies responded to the area of 500-E.
Alameda St. and contacted a gunshot victim. Investigation is on-going.

Between 6:00 AM and 7:00 AM – A vehicle was reported stolen from the
24Hr. Fitness parking structure – 2180 N. Lincoln Av. Loss: red 1995
Honda Accord. ***The vehicle was parked on the first floor***
12:09 PM – A stolen vehicle from San Bernardino County was recovered in
the 400-blk of Harriet St.

3:23 PM – An assault with a deadly weapon occurred in the 100-blk of W.
Altadena Dr. Suspect(s) described as two male, Blacks, armed with a
handgun. Suspect vehicle: black van/suv with Oregon plates. Vehicle last
seen southbound on Glenrose Av.